Volunteers serve at local food pantry ahead of annual Valentine’s ‘Dutch Luv’ fundraiser
Twelve store managers and assistant managers from multiple Dutch Bros coffee shops in the region gathered Friday at Sunrise Christian Food Ministry to volunteer their time helping organize, package food for patrons, and serve food to families in…
‘Fill the Boots for Burns’ fundraiser, safety fair returns to Citrus Heights
Firefighters are slated to kick off the 32nd annual “Fill the Boots for Burns” fundraising event and accompanying community safety fair at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane…
Sayonara Drive: Habitat for Humanity home applications now open
Applications for 14 new affordable homes in Citrus Heights will officially open on Feb. 1 as part of Phase 3 of a partnership project between Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento and the City of Citrus Heights…
September Events: What’s happening in Citrus Heights?
Several organizations are celebrating milestones and honoring lives this September with a 15th anniversary party, a 9/11 memorial service, and an inaugural concert in the park event.
Annual Citrus Heights 9/11 memorial service to return to Sylvan Cemetery
A 9/11 memorial ceremony will be held at Sylvan Cemetery in Citrus Heights on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024…
‘Battle of the Bands’ fundraiser returns to Citrus Heights
The annual Battle of the Bands and BBQ, hosted by American Legion Post 637, is set to return for its eighth year.
New left turn lane on Sunrise Blvd nearing completion
A new left turn lane being constructed on Sunrise Boulevard between Sayonara Drive and Arcadia Drive has caused traffic delays for drivers passing by along one of the city’s busiest corridors…
Royal Stage Theater is turning 15
Citrus Heights’ only local community theater group is marking its 15th anniversary with a weekend full of celebratory activities planned for Sept. 5 and 6.
Historic Lincoln Highway sign unveiled at local Citrus Heights high school
A host of city leaders, school personnel, alumni, and community members gathered together to celebrate the unveiling of an Historic Lincoln Highway Memorial Placard…
Obituary: Ronald Ray Root (1960-2025)
Submitted by Karen Root– Ronald “Ron” Jay Root, 65, passed away the morning of July 18th, 2025, at his home in Citrus Heights. Ron was born on May 25th, 1960, in Oakland, California, to Ivan and Nancy Root.…
Letters to the Editor: Sunrise Mall, redevelopment
Latest Letters to the Editor discuss Sunrise Mall and the possibility of new ownership…
Citrus Heights pumpkin-growing legend dies
A Citrus Heights man who became legendary for growing the state’s largest pumpkin in 2023, has died.
